Best Gym near Woodbridge-township, New-jersey

Third time coming to this gym for Zumba Class at 9:45am tuesday. Waited till 10am, no one shows up, no one came to the studio to tell us anything about the class being canceled. I did complain to the front desk and was told this is a third part class and they have no control. The gym is dark and smells bad. It looks outdated. I really like the Linden, Clark, Edison, and Piscataway locations. Will never come back to this Avenel Location again. Unless they improve it.

The steam room and Jacuzzi have been out of service for over five months, with no clear timeline for repairs. Unfortunately, both the front desk staff and the manager seem unaware of when these amenities will be fixed. Additionally, the bathroom has a persistent bad odor, highlighting serious cleanliness and maintenance issues that need urgent attention. I hope management prioritizes these concerns to enhance the overall experience for members.

Decent gym. Clean. Partially well air conditioned, could be better. Not sure what’s up with all the LA’s and their broken down/not repaired suanas. It’s a tragedy. They need to fix this or decrease the membership fees.

Great location, great structure, and the staff is okay, but this place smells bad. It's likely because the restrooms and workout areas aren’t properly cleaned. Please improve the cleaning, get more staff, and use better products. A lot of people come here, so it's not like your business isn’t doing well! Also, please reopen the kids' club. It's a big convenience for loyal members, and the space is just sitting unused now.

Hot tub has been down for at least a week. When I nicely and politely ask when it will be back up again, I get major attitude.

I'm really very happy with USA Karate and Fitness. My son attends the Avenel location and I have to say his instructors have been phenomenal. They instill respect for others as well as self-respect. My son has an increased sense of self-esteem since he began attending 6 months ago. Even though when he was first enrolled getting him to go to the classes was a real struggle, he is now proud to belong to his class and is excited every time he gets a stripe on his belt or levels up to a new belt. I highly recommend USA Karate and Fitness.

USA Karate is a wonderful, family-oriented place! My son looks forward to his karate class every week. He is learning skills such as leadership, responsibility, dedication, respect, and patience. The owner and staff are friendly, professional and accommodating. They offer flexible scheduling and affordable monthly tuition. I would recommend USA Karate company to my friends and family!

The USA Karate & Fitness Center must engage with the kids fully. My son has enrolled here 2 weeks ago for PeeWee classes. I do not see that a good attention is given to every kid, so that kid can learn. They have good instructors, but perhaps require assistant instructors to teach the techniques properly. The sessions are small to teach properly. Instead of trying several things, repetition of 1 or 2 technique would be a good alternative. Kids will learn by following and proper instructions, etc.

USA karate and fitness is very professional and dedicated school of Martial Arts. All instructors are hard working, goal oriented, motivate and bring out the best in the child. They are well trained and teach kids with enthusiasm. It is kids friendly learning environment where kids can learn martial art and stay active and healthy. They teach kids to stay focus, attention and discipline and build their confidence. Even in this pandemic USA Karate and fitness and their instructors were fully involved and providing best, fun, respectful, and clean learning environment for the kids. My kids enjoy their classes and always looking forward toward them. I highly recommend USA karate and fitness for the kids to learn martial arts and to stay focus, active and healthy.

My son Xavier LOVES USA Karate & Fitness. He was interested in karate and wanted to try but is naturally shy and a bit reserved in new situations. The patience and positivity the instructors have with all the kids is amazing. They helped him break out of his shell and boost his confidence. They make sure to get to know each family, take interest in how the kids are doing in other areas of their lives, and are consistent with their expectations which help reinforce positivity, strength, and confidence. Now he is a proud member of Team Elite and takes pride in himself and his practice. We are so happy to be a part of the family at USA Karate & Fitness!

Very nice event space ✨The owner is very accommodating and friendly .

Location! Space! & Affordable! The Owner was amazing and patient with me. My guest had an amazing time! Will definitely book again!

great atmosphere, friendly staff with a good community. new equipment that runs smoothly. very organized with weight placements, everyone’s respectful of putting weights back. Recommend this gym for all ages, great variety of machines, cardio, kettle bells, weight lifting. Go check it out!

small but very comprehensive gym with excellent equipment that’s clean and very well-kept. the customer service is also great! i’ve been coming here when I visit home for a year now. the 24-7 hours are also a huge plus!

I really liked the gym but I was no longer able to use my gym membership. When it was coming up towards the end I called to ask it not to renew over. I was told because of the type of membership was only for a year I would not need to do anything. Now I see charges on my card and when I call the person I spoke to a month ago misinformed me. Which isn’t surprising because they attempted the same with personal training. Typical gym scam shame I was going to come back but now because of this scam I will stay clear away

Website is very annoying and persistent.. whatever you try to do, it leads you to book an appointment and makes it seem like you can see membership plans if you book a tour. I spent 15mins on the site to realize that they hide their prices and force you to come in for an appointment (that of course you cant cancel without hassle and contacting them), just to find out what the membership prices might be. Very ridiculous and scammy.. Other 1 star reviews have mentioned this gym continuing to charge customers even after they’ve cancelled their membership and horrible customer service. I’m not surprised by this. Save yourself the trouble and don’t let this greedy businesses take your money.

Really liked this spot and it had some great equipment that you don’t often find at other AFs (heavy dumbbells, e.g.). Great layout, not too busy when I went, definitely worth a stop. They have treadmills, free weights, squat racks, benches (press and solo), good multi-use space for classes, and the place was clean. They also have a water filter! Some places don’t have this.

The exercise sessions are enjoyable, and the camaraderie among members is truly motivating. Each workout is facilitated by personal trainers who provide immediate feedback and necessary adjustments, along with just the right level of encouragement. The overall atmosphere is excellent, and my experiences have consistently been positive. I engage in one-on-one training with Mike, and I can confidently say it is the best investment I have ever made. The gym maintains a high standard of cleanliness, the music is always uplifting, and I enter feeling fantastic; after an invigorating workout, I leave feeling rejuvenated! This transformative CKO experience is one I highly recommend to all my friends, family, and anyone else interested.

I have been with CKO since April 2013, I started at Edison and when Edison’s doors closed in April, I chose to move my membership to Woodbridge. Best decision ever! Kudos to Mike Nap and his amazing staff (Jackie, Mike Tully, Rachel, Christina, Sophia, Stephen, Paul, Kristin, April, Leigh and Ian)! They care about the members…all the members, not just the select few that they are friends with. The classes are high energy and challenging! I can’t say in all the years I’ve been working out that I’ve had 2 classes that are the same. The music is upbeat and energizing. If you’re looking for a gym that’s fun, friendly and caring, and where you can get a great workout, try CKO Woodbridge, you won’t regret it!

I switched over to CKO Woodbridge and have only attended a few classes due to personal reasons. The instructors I’ve had so far are Rachel, Kristin, and April. All three instructors are welcoming, they keep the energy going, and they are extremely motivating. They push everyone to their full potential and make sure the experience of their classes are what each individual intends for it to be to best suit their goals. Recently, I have slowly gotten back into the swing of things and have been taking my classes with Jackie. She, like the other instructors, pushes everyone to their full potential, and keeps the class motivating and engaging. She is very personable and very knowledgeable regarding kickboxing and fitness in general. I have appreciated her expertise. She has a positive attitude and has truly made me feel confident in my ability to kick box again. Overall, I have enjoyed CKO Woodbridge. The facility is clean and the environment is friendly. I am looking forward to attending more classes and getting myself on track again with great instructors like Rachel, Kristin, April, and Jackie. I look forward to working with the other instructors as well.

I just recently hit 11 years with the CKO franchise last week. I’ve been a member of Woodbridge since the end of April, after Edison closed. I never thought I would feel at home the way I felt at Edison but when I’m wrong, I admit it. The transition to Woodbridge was so much easier than I ever thought. I take 4-5 classes consistently each week. I love all the instructors because they are different and challenge me in new and creative ways each class I take. Mike Tully’s 8am class on Saturday leaves me feeling amazing! The energy level is off the charts and his love and commitment to instructing shines through each week. Jackie’s classes give you that sore but satisfied feeling every time. She has fun with the members and really makes personal connections with the members in her classes. April brings a great variety of combos to class each week and challenges me with her round house kick rounds! Mike Nap’s classes are always filled with the best commentary as we learn great technique. He was my very first class and one of the reasons I am still here 11 years later. He makes coming to the gym fun. His commitment to CKO Woodbridge is above and beyond! I am so glad my friends and I are a part of this community.

My husband and I love going to CKO Woodbridge! The classes are always a great workout, and Jackie is an amazing instructor. She knows how to keep us motivated while pushing us to work hard. Every class is challenging, but I always leave feeling great. Jackie really knows how to make exercise enjoyable, even when she's kicking your butt!

This location is hidden on the lower level of the plaza. (Included a video for the first time goers) I was a bit confused till I saw the opening to the lower level lol. Hope it helps others. The size of the place is good and the workers are friendly. I just wished that their equipment was newer like other locations I went to. The crowd seemed laid back compared to other locations I went to which I really liked.

My favorite gym. If something is being used I can always go to another machine and come back. Clean and strict on gym codes. Best part is they are the only PF that has a working water fountain. I only wish they had more dumbbells in that front area 5-40 lbs

One of my favorite gyms really good tanning bed kind of a mix though on the hot water in the shower goes cold kind of fast and I don't understand why they don't have a bench in the handicap shower like they do in the rest of the showers doesn't really make sense very clean facility Plus I love how it's kind of hidden.. kind of upset though because I was sleeping one time in the parking garage and some guy came up from some sweeping company or something and asked me what I was doing and I told him sleeping and he's like this is no hotel well duh dude but I thought that was pretty rude.. so I know that didn't have anything to do with planet fitness in itself but I thought that needs to be addressed that parking area can fit hundreds of cars and in one side of it you barely see 10 cars.

I like this place, all equipments work very good, good environment. Good management, someone steal stuff from my locker and management compensate me for that. I will definitely recommend this gym.

The entire parking lot is filled with bird feces and bird feathers which is in tracked into the gym. This is disgusting and a health violation which I have already reported to the Woodbridge department of health. The owners of this gym need to speak to their landlord about power washing and keeping the parking lot clean. Edit: planet fitness' response is appalling. They want me to contact the landlord? They pay rent and presumably there is a provision in the contract that requires that the parking lot be clean or usable. You get in touch with the landlord why should I do your job. Hopefully the health inspector will shut you down. I will be calling again tomorrow to follow up based on your pathetic response. Literally I can see bird feathers in the gym itself. What part of feces in the parking lot don't you understand?

The gym is not bad , I kinda like it , way different from my previous gym Jersey strong. What I like about crunch is that it’s only 4 miles from My house which is a plus. I like how crunch equipments are more updated and easy to use. It pretty spacious and has everything you need to get a great workout in. Importantly the staff is great and friendly. Overall gym is clean and welcoming only reason I gave a 4 star is because the Dumbbells 💪 be all over . But I love how they have a lot of deadlift platform and squat racks. Overall the gym pretty good and I’ll be here for awhile. 4/5 star ⭐️ I’ll give. Must check crunch fitness Woodbridge

The Assistant General Manager, Jordan really helped me out as I am brand new to the gym and didn’t feel comfortable with any of the equipment. He welcomed me and was a great time to be around. Highly recommended.

A spacious gym with solid equipment. Staff is friendly. Good amount of cardio & cable machines, free weights. Nice studio, active areas. Though it's a commercial gym it gives off a grunge vibe. Not too many people here on weekends, gets the job done. Update: Beginning of December there was a huge revamp to the machines making it look like an entirely new gym. AMAZING to say the least.

I started my fitness journey with planet fitness and I legit hated it. There no sense of community there. I chose Crunch because I wanted a trainer and I love the energy there. People there are focused on working out and won't hesitate to help you if you need it. I got hooked up with Chris a trainer there and I must say Chris helped me get my diet right (which is still a little struggle being married to a Caribbean woman). He had me doing exercises I didn't believe I could do. He's a great listener and adjust your training session if you are sore. He communicates very well and stresses the importance of your workouts. If you need a trainer, I highly recommend Chris.

I find Crunch Fitness a very refreshing gym. First and foremost is when you enter any place, You should always be greeted and treated nicely. I find that Crunch makes people feel very welcome and never judgmental. Always have kind words & smiles. I always like to sit back and watch how it all works. And from my perspective, “The whole team at Crunch Fitness is doing an Excellent job!” I especially am fond of one of the employees, (I believe his name is Christian) he remembers who you are and your number to get you checked in. I am always fumbling with something, so he does it for me. That is customer service at its finest! The most important thing at any establishment, is not to let anyone past the desk that doesn’t belong there. This is one of the reasons I changed my gym. Everyone needs their privacy & safety. Thank you, To All @ Crunch Respectfully, Lisa Scilingo

I really enjoy the classes - they change it up so I am never bored and I feel very much at home in the friendly atmosphere. Five weeks into my 10-week challenge and I can already see a difference! I feel stronger, I feel fit, I have more energy. The trainers are also very welcoming. They meet you where you are and work with you. They encourage you to do your best and no one is ever ridiculed. I’ve found the perfect gym!

The Max-Woodbridge is the best fitness community I've ever joined. Staff are professional, down-to-earth, and encouraging. They don't shame you when you fall off track, but rather help you reset and get back to reaching your goals. The workouts are challenging in a way that gets your fired up rather than discouraged, and they're tweaked often enough to build endurance while pushing your body to the next level. I absolutely love this team and will rejoin should I move back to the area.

I am half way through my ten week MAX Challenge and I feel amazing! Week 1 was very difficult - I have not done any formal exercise routine, yet every instructor took the time to encourage me and push me not to give up. It is worth the investment and I truly feel the difference! Can’t wait to finish out the rest of the challenge!

MaxChallenge of Woodbridge is Amazing!! I’m excited to face my challenges with a supportive team to push me along the way!!! Nothing feels better to know you’re not alone and have the tools and support you need right here at MaxChallenge of Woodbridge!! 1st week down of my 10week challenge and I’ve never felt so much better about my health!! You can feel this way too!!! You have nothing to loose ….but the weight of course☺️! Who wouldn’t enjoy that! Special shout out to my two trainers that push me to make my dreams possible and be a healthier happier ME!! AMANDA AND TINA !!!! Thanks for your support 💪🏻

The Max has been truly life-changing for me. Yes it's an overrated statement; however, once you've exhausted the excuses and committed to a healthier lifestyle, the team at Max Woodbridge will do everything to ensure your success. I started off with a 10-week challenge, and now I'm 6 months in having met my initial goal and setting new ones. The Max team provides modifications, level ups, encouragement, support, everything you need to keep pushing yourself and co.ing back everyday. I'm so impressed with the progress I made and have committed to making this a part of my daily routine.

This place isn’t what it used to be—mainly because it’s so overcrowded, I’m starting to wonder if they’re handing out memberships as door prizes somewhere. The charm and exclusivity are long gone, replaced by what feels like a rush-hour subway experience. Honestly, I think the pricing structure is to blame. Bring the pricing back to $85 per member! Or better yet, charge $130 and include a free ‘crowd repellant’ service. I’d happily pay more if it meant I didn’t have to elbow my way through the masses just to enjoy what used to be a relaxing atmosphere. It’s just not the same anymore, and it’s a shame. This used to be the place to unwind, but now it feels like a chaotic social experiment. Bring back the old experience—it’s what we’re all paying for anyway, right? Right now, it’s less of a premium experience and more of a sardine-can situation. Sincerely, A member since Jeff’s management!

Great Gym! If it was opened in the 1950’s. It’s reassuring to know that my review follows up with their most recent poor reviews. If you have the opportunity to invest your TIME & money somewhere else, please do so. 1. Their customer service is absent to say the least. The encounter with each member is very confrontational and makes you feel so uncomfortable. 2. Communication is poor and their staff following policy is inconsistent. I can give my example of what I’ve witnessed, but the person managing their Google My Business account will respond by saying “thank you for your feedback as we strive to do better!”. When we, paying customers, don’t look for an automatic generic response, we look for some level of customer service. But nope, they take your input and read you their “policy” which is pointless when they’re not consistent. 3. I joined 1 year ago, and they’re still under construction. But they finally opened a restaurant, good for them? Literally a waste of my time and investment in my fitness journey. Attached are images of the same machines I’ve seen for two months , and it’s an eye soar to look at while working out. I can go on and on about this facility, but thankfully I’ve cancelled my membership and learned my lesson to make sure I do greater research when selecting a gym. *I just noticed you can see the black tape they tried to use to hold the wire down 😭 Although this may be a very negative review, I know for others, who are searching for a new home gym, this review will be productive in their research to help save their time and money. It’ll be an insult to get a response from their Google account with some generic review, just like their response to other poor reviews.

It is very unfortunate what is happening in this club. Very bad attitude of the customer service staff. There are no human relations. The people who are at the door discriminate against Hispanics, it is as if they had a problem of Racism against us. On the basketball court with this cold weather they turn on the air conditioning and that can cause a serious injury. Please we need you to respect our rights as members of more than 7 years with you. We do not want that for our children who are also part of the club. The treatment of visitors is very bad, it is as if they are not interested in them also being part of this family. God bless you and we hope that this changes for the good of all 🙏

I did a 5 start review to this place 4 years ago and I have to switch to 1 start and this start its only because its a really nice clean a new facility, but Im being a member for over 9 years and I can tell you that Woodbridge club its not even half of what used to be. 1- front desk staff are really mean they never know anything when you ask them and guve you a bad actitud like if they are not good with their job. 2- before they sell the club maybe 3 years ago any question any complaints you have as a member used to be resolved, now under the the new management they never know anything you go to one person and send you to the other one. 3- I only use the club to go play basketball, the basketball court has a ac system but the staff says “THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO CONTROL IT” and we have to play under the 70 degree what its no good. 4- About payment its only what they says know and you can not even explain to them my card got expired after being the same card in the system for over 6 years so since they was remodeling the basketball and took over 13 months so since I only used tongo for the basketball I keep paying monthly without using the facilities my card hot expired and they charge me a lot of fees instead on just call me and let me know my card was expired. 5- they don't treat the latinos in the same way they treat Americans people, I hope before this place switch to be a racist place and got the worse reputation they make a meeting and do a training with the new staff because the ild staff used to be great 😌 Hope my review will be useful to change whats happening in the club because trust me its a really nice clean and organized facility.

I had a great experience at The Club at Woodbridge. Patti in finance was incredibly helpful, explaining all the membership options and policies clearly when the sales team was unavailable. Their user-friendly website convinced me to visit, and the tour did not disappoint. The renovations, including the nearly completed basketball courts, look fantastic. Thanks to Patti's assistance and the impressive facilities, signing up was a breeze. Highly recommend!

UFC Gym is my go-to spot for fitness. It's not only clean and well-equipped but also has a vibrant atmosphere that's perfect for training. The staff here are incredibly friendly and always willing to assist, which enhances the overall experience. The variety of classes offered, from MMA-inspired workouts to cardio and strength training sessions, keeps things interesting and ensures there's something for everyone. The community vibe is truly motivating; you feel supported and encouraged by fellow members and trainers alike. I highly recommend UFC Gym for anyone serious about achieving their fitness goals in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

As someone who had been to many gym’s I feel UFC has not only been a great place to be but also very motivating. The atmosphere of the customers and workers alike are what give life to this gym. Everyone supports each other and pushes one on another to improve. Prices are very affordable for both regular gym attendees and for people who want to take classes. There is always an open machine as well which is great because you don’t have to wait long if ever to use them. Also a very aesthetic place for people who like to do content.

I started going to the gym due to a knee injury. My PT recommended that I need to get my muscles stronger as I get older. Moving forward there are many reasons why I joined UFC in Woodbridge. -The place is clean -New Machines -Friendly staff -Price is reasonable -A lot of fitness programs -etc. If you are looking for any type of personal fitness goal this is the best place to be. 100 % Recommend.👍🏼

Gym is clean. Machines are well maintained. Staff is friendly. Only complaint that has me considering canceling my membership is the loud rap music constantly playing. Gym should play low key music in background so I can talk or hear my own headphones. Rap music being played by your teenage employees 24/7 is annoying. Try EDM or dance music if you are unwilling to mix it up a little.

This Gym is Excellent. It is one of the few gyms that is open 24 Hours. All the Equipment is here. I have not attended Martial arts classes, I only use the Gym area. But this is an Excellent gym with every equipment you will ever need. I would recommend this place. 💪💪

I’ve been going to Mauka Fitness for years. Her style of programming is unmatched. Elena, the owner, has so much knowledge in the workouts, and how your form should be so you’re not only getting an effective workout but your safety is also kept in mind. All of the trainers here really care about the clients and take pride in coaching the classes. I definitely would recommend this gym to anyone with any type of experience with working out whether beginner or advanced. The workouts are well thought out and there are always ways to modify or advance in the movements to achieve your goals.

I’ve been working out with Elena for about 4 years now and have never felt better in my life! She’s super attentive, listens to your needs, and has a great energy about her. The facility has quality equipment, is always clean, and everyone is super welcoming. Since she’s opened up, she has new coaches that have joined her team and they’re amazing additions to the gym— love them! If you’re looking for a gym to join— Mauka Fitness is it! Run… don’t walk!

"I have been a member of Mauka Fitness for 2 years. My experience here has been wonderful. When I first started training, I had a lot of insecurities about working out in front of others. My experience at Mauka has been supportive and encouraging. Between the encouragement of the trainers and other gym members, you feel welcomed and supported. Coach Jamie's experience as a trainer has been especially helpful in guiding me through workouts with my knee arthritis, ensuring I stay safe while still making progress."

I have been training with Jaime for the past few months and he is an exceptional trainer! He's not only knowledgeable, but also incredibly motivating. He knows exactly when to push me to reach new heights, and his guidance has been instrumental in helping me achieve goals I thought were impossible. Jaime is professional, and gives 110% effort to every session. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated trainer. Thanks, Jaime , for helping me crush my fitness goals

In 2015 I trained with Elena. At the time I was very overweight and not in a good place physically or mentally. By chance I happened to be at a park in Florida where she was teaching a class. If there is such a thing as divine intervention, this was it. She only coached me for a month or 2 before she relocated back to NJ. but it has was long enough to change my life permanently for the better. I am forever thankful to Elena. The pics show when I started with Elena approximately 60lbs heavier than now, then during covid as I continued to progress and now at almost 63yrs young still reaping the benefits of having her coached me almost 10yrs ago.